13 Aug 2024

The late Ms Julia Bokole has been described as an orderly mother who inspired her children to follow suit.

His Excellency President Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi said during a courtesy call on the Bokole family following the death of their mother, who passed away in June, that they should look back and celebrate fond memories of her.

He said Ms Bokole was a perfectionist who was thorough, predictable and readable , traits that would continue to resonate with the family’s future generations.

Dr Masisi said Ms Bokole had left behind a heritage that was visible on her children.

“On behalf of my family, government and the people of Botswana, I find it appropriate to console this family due to the daily close working relations that I have with the deceased’s daughter-in-law, Ms Matshidiso Bokole,” he said.

President Masisi said he found it fitting to convey his condolences in person to the deputy Permanent Secretary to the President’s family since he could not attend the funeral.

Kgosi Mothusi Tsetse of Otse said the deceased was a great treasure to the residents as she was able to connect with all people, although she did not originate from Otse.

“She will be missed because she loved people and she was an embodiment of a true mother to everyone as she never isolated herself from the community,” he said.

For her part, a neighbour, Ms Alice Isaacs said Ms Bokole had bravely battled health challenges for some time which she eventually succumbed to though at the time of her passing on they thought she was making good progress towards recovery.

Ms Bokole leaves behind six children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and relatives that uncle to the deceased, Mr Daniel Motlhabankwe said would miss the love she extended to the entire family. ENDS